Hunsgrove Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hunsgrove Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 36.033 N,5 11.063 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.600550
  • Longitude: -5.184383
Wreck Depth 35 m
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HUNSGROVE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 102.1 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 6.9
Tonnage 3063
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 8, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jul 10, 2012

Surveying Details

H3780/18 9.6.18 H3780/18 9.6.18 SUNK 6.5MILES SW OF TREVOSE HEAD IN 503600N, 051100W. (DOCKET M010956). NOT CONSIDERED DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. (RA FALMOUTH A P REPORT). 11.6.18 11.6.18 SUNK 3.15 AM ON JUNE 8. (DOCKET M28346, BOT WR 8/1547). 11.6.18 11.6.18 POSN 6.5MILES NW OF TREVOSE HEAD. (DOCKET M28597). POSN 6 MILES NW FROM TREVOSE HEAD. (BMVS). H8149/19 31.10.19 H8149/19 31.10.19 INS AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] PA IN 503600N, 051100W. - NM 1959/19. H2537/28 27.8.28 H2537/28, H4337/28 27.8.28 AMEND NDW (1918) PA. BA 2565. H7613/52 4.12.52 H7613/52 4.12.52 AMEND NDWPA. NC 1156. 14.11.72 14.11.72 AMEND USCPA 15FMS [28MTRS]. NE 1178. 4.5.78 4.5.78 AMEND USCPA 35MTRS. NC 1178. 13.10.83 13.10.83 GERMAN U-BOAT RECORDS GIVES ATTACK POSN AS 223 DEGS, 30MILES FROM HARTLAND PT. (MR NICOLAS - DURING VISIT TO DEPT). NCA. 10.7.12 10.7.12 [WGD] POSN: 5036.033N, 0511.063W.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 82. EN ROUTE CARDIFF TO BAYLE. (WW1SL & DER KRIEG ZUR SEE).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 36.033 N,5 11.063 W
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FAQ

Where is the HUNSGROVE wreck located?

The HUNSGROVE wreck is located at coordinates 50 36.033 N,5 11.063 W.

How deep is the HUNSGROVE and where exactly is it located?

The HUNSGROVE lies at a depth of about 35 meters and is located at coordinates 50 36.033 N,5 11.063 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HUNSGROVE?

The seabed around the HUNSGROVE lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When did the HUNSGROVE sink?

The HUNSGROVE sank on Jun 8, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HUNSGROVE discovered?

The wreck of the HUNSGROVE was discovered in 1918.

What country did the HUNSGROVE belong to?

The HUNSGROVE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HUNSGROVE carrying?

The HUNSGROVE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the HUNSGROVE?

The HUNSGROVE had a tonnage of 3063 tons.

What type of wreck is the HUNSGROVE?

The HUNSGROVE is classified as a steam ship.

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